Parkland Visitors Share Weekend with Pekin Families
Parkland residents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Netkirk and daughter Loretta visited Pekin with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Netkirk. Also Pekin guests included Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Lynder and son and Mrs. Roy Runyon who spent the weekend in Washington Illinois with Chas Ficht family. Nearby guests included Harold Herrman and Janet with Sidney Coombs and Mrs. Rebecca Beimfohr visiting Mrs. Walter Smith on a Tuesday afternoon.
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Chester Netkirk
Loretta of
Pekin
Johnie Lynder
Wilbur Netkirk
Herbert Becker
Roy Runyon
Washington, Ill
Chas, Ficht and Sons
Harold Herrman
Janet
Sidney Coombs
Rebecca Beimfohr
Walter Smith
Spring Lake Home Bureau Holds All Day Meeting At Herrman Home
The Spring Lake Home Bureau met Thursday for an all day session at Mrs. Verne Herrman home to spend the day making cancer dressings. Mr and Mrs Ernest DeSuet and son Tommy visited Peoria with Mr and Mrs Joé Wright. Deanna returned home with her parents after a week with her grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Lake
Ernest DeSuet
Tommy
Peoria
Joé Wright
Deanna
Savage couple visit Mrs. Golden and Margaret Friday
Mr James Savage and Mrs Savage called Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs Gertrude Golden and Margaret, sharing greetings and social chat with the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Savage
Gertrude Golden
Margaret
Birthday Party Held for Pekin Resident Mrs August DeSutter
Mrs. Ernest DeSutter attended a birthday party Saturday evening for Mrs. August DeSutter in Pekin.
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Ernest DeSutter
August DeSutter
Pekin
Mr and Mrs Clarence Golden Visit Gertrude Golden
Mr and Mrs Clarence Golden spent Tuesday night calling on Mrs Gertrude Golden and her daughter Margaret in a local social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Golden
Gertrude Golden
Margaret
Forman School Menus for Next Week
The upcoming week lists daily meals for Forman School. Menu includes Monday hamburgers and chowder with crackers and peanut butter. Tuesday meat pie and sides. Wednesday chicken and noodles with slaw and fruit. Thursday hamburgers on buns with hot potato salad. Friday tuna a la king on biscuits with beets and jello.
Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Betty Lou Meyer
A pre nuptial shower for bride elect Missetty Lou Meyer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Meyer, who will marry William Van Antwerp, Pekin, was hosted at the Harry Meyer home. Guests enjoyed contests with prizes to Mrs John Snyder, Mrs Eldon Warner, and others. a lunch and decorated table highlighted the honored guest and her gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missetty
Lou Meyer
Roy Meyer
William van Antwerp
Pekin
Harry Meyer
Harry
Nelson, Clarence
Raymond Meyer
John Snyder
Eldon Warner
Green Valley
Lester Schuttler
Walter Proehl
Louis Proehl
Beverly Proehl
Mildred Benjamin
Mesdames
Louis Schuttler
D. W. Velde
Don Herrman
George Heyl
John Bender
Roy
Russell
Wayne
Harold
Melvin
Harold H. Meyer
Roy Runyon
LaVerne
Wilbur Warner
James Bowlby
Robert Kwasigroh
Irene Jibben
Elroy Golden
Wilbur
Chester Neikirk
Herbert Becker
Pete Mains
Omer
Ella Becker
Annalee Proehl
Marilyn
Barbara Heyl
Loretta Neikirk
Janice Meyer
Mrs Leona DeVore Arrives for Willow Springs Visit
Mrs Leona DeVore of Willow Springs Missouri arrived Sunday for a visit with Mr Harold Herrman, Mrs Herrman, and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona. DeVore
Willow Springs
Harold Herrman
Public Works completes center strip reflectorizing on 7000 miles
Edwin A. Rosenstone announces progress on reflectorizing center strips of about 7000 miles of improved highways with paint mixed with glass beads. Work on the remaining 5000 miles of rural primary highways and thousands of stop signs will finish during 1954. Works under the Department of Public Works and Buildings.
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Llness
Edwin A. Rosenstone
The
Department of Public Works and Buildings
A statesman’s words compare to a poor speaker’s duty
A concise aphorism reflects on leadership style and speech. The quote contrasts a good statesman who speaks with purpose against a poor one who says only what is required.
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Wayne Meyer
Robert Roberson
Washington
Daniel Woiwode
Manito
Ilinois
Dolores M. Devore
Albert A. Devore
P.O
Mason Co
Wallace
Sterling
Forman News
Betty Lou Meyer
R. L. Mahr Maiiio
John Deere Combine International
John Deere A
Gandy
John Deere
Seelye Hardware
Manito, Ill
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Henry Birkenbusch & Son Jewelers
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